Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nicholas Snavely, MD

Dermatology · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5026 TENNYSON PKWY, Plano, TX 75024
9729851920
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1801099460 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Snavely from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Snavely

Dr. Nicholas Snavely is a dermatology specialist in Plano, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Snavely performed 1,735 Medicare services across 1,476 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Snavely received a total of $3,327 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 158 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Snavely is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ 1,735 Medicare services $3,327 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,735
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in TX for dermatology
1,476
Unique beneficiaries
$315
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~96 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 580 $472 $2,249
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 341 $318 $1,366
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 174 $67 $297
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm 95 $128 $1,052
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm 59 $194 $1,568
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 5.1-7.5 cm 57 $158 $1,213
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 56 $144 $1,011
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks 50 $488 $2,112
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm 44 $745 $3,290
Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm 37 $141 $1,031
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less 37 $583 $2,543
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 35 $181 $1,415
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 33 $42 $186
Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm 28 $201 $1,653
Skin biopsy, tangential 19 $59 $338
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 7.6-12.5 cm 19 $188 $1,113
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 17 $95 $813
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 7.6-12.5 cm 15 $185 $1,283
Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 1.1-2.5 cm 14 $171 $1,409
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less 13 $126 $946
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 12 $83 $369
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,327
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $475/year across 7 years
Bottom 49% in TX for dermatology
32
Companies
158
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,327 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,127
2023
$876
2022
$512
2021
$573
2020
$166
2019
$14
2018
$59

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$441
Kerecis Limited
$360
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$357
ABBVIE INC.
$331
Lilly USA, LLC
$209
Misonix Inc
$151
LEO Pharma Inc.
$147
Allergan, Inc.
$113
Amgen Inc.
$110
PFIZER INC.
$103
Organogenesis Inc.
$95
GENZYME CORPORATION
$92
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$88
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$84
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$84
Incyte Corporation
$76
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$67
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$53
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$41
Organon Llc
$40
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$32
Genentech USA, Inc.
$27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$21
UCB, Inc.
$18
Krystal Biotech Inc
$16
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$16
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$16
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$15
Medline Industries, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · Avar · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · Cabtreo · DUPIXENT · EUCRISA · Erivedge · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LITFULO · ODOMZO · OPZELURA · Otezla · Puraply · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TOVET (EMOLLIENT FORMULATION) · TREMFYA · VTAMA · VYJUVEK · Winlevi · XTRAC · ZILXI
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $192 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
207
Per 100K population
18.5
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER PLANO
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Snavely is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Snavely experienced with removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Snavely performed 580 removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Snavely receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Snavely received a total of $3,327 from 32 companies across 158 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Snavely's costs compare to other dermatologists in Plano?
Dr. Snavely's average Medicare payment per service is $315. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Snavely) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →